# Cloud Media Player vs File Explorer & Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Explorer & Player at 78% against Cloud Media Player's 25%. File Explorer & Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Cloud Media Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Media Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and File Explorer & Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Explorer & Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer & Player has 124 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cloud Media Player's written reviews are positive against 78% of File Explorer & Player's.

Cloud Media Player ships an update every 9 months, File Explorer & Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Media Player | File Explorer & Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-media-player/id1090291875/reviews) | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Media Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-media-player/id1090291875)

Stream media files directly from popular cloud storage services without needing to download them first. Supports a wide range of video, audio, document, and image formats, with offline playback options.

**Highlights:** Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Put.io, WebDAV), Direct streaming of media files, Offline download for later viewing, Supports video, audio, PDF, Office documents, and images, Gesture controls for media playback, Transcription features for audio/video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to No Ad | $1.99 | one-time |


### File Explorer & Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296)

Access and stream files from your Mac wirelessly on your iPhone or iPad. View photos, documents, and play videos directly from your computer. Transfer files and even use your iOS device as a portable drive.

**Highlights:** Stream video from Mac, View photos and documents, Transfer files to iOS, Use iOS as a drive, Wireless Mac access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Version - 1M | $1.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to PRO | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Media Player free?

Cloud Media Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Explorer & Player free?

File Explorer & Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Media Player or File Explorer & Player?

File Explorer & Player is rated higher. Cloud Media Player averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while File Explorer & Player averages 4.6 from 124 ratings.

### Do Cloud Media Player or File Explorer & Player have ads?

File Explorer & Player shows ads; Cloud Media Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Media Player or File Explorer & Player?

Cloud Media Player ships an update every 9 months, and File Explorer & Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Media Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and File Explorer & Player on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*